Kent State hosts Ball State in MAC play

Kent State and Ball State are set to clash in a MAC game on September 26 at 12 p.m. EDT. This marks the first annual subscription fee of $205.00 plus GST for the season, which renews at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, offering a 10% discount compared to the regular annual price. Subscribers can cancel at any time.

The matchup was previewed with a score of Kent State (1-2) vs. Ball State (1-2). Ball State struggles with third downs, converting only 21.2% of the time, while Kent State allows opponents to convert at a higher rate of 28.6%. Defensively, Kent State ranks a respectable 26th, but allows a negative turnover margin of -3 compared to Ball State's strong +1 margin. Ball State's red zone offense is also lacking, scoring on 75.0% of trips, while Kent State has a better record of 78.8%.

Passing attacks between the two teams are also noteworthy. Dru DeShields for Kent State threw for 351 yards, 1 touchdown, and 3 interceptions, with a completion percentage of 56.7%. Rushing the ball, DeShields contributed another 107 yards on 15 carries, including 2 touchdowns. On the other side, Keldric Luster for Ball State had 438 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, while T.J.

Horton added 208 rushing yards on 23 carries, with 3 touchdowns. Receiving, Isaiah Thacker contributed 86 yards on 10 catches, while Ball State's passing game was led by Luster and Horton, accounting for 93 and 79 yards respectively on 10 and 8 carries.